United Way of Greater Charlotte

A massive thank you to all who joined us at our first ever World Hunger Awareness Banquet! ??? We engaged in a meaningful discussion about food insecurity in our communities and explored inspiring ways to make a difference. Additionally, each participant contributed two food items to our SGA Food Drive, helping to provide meals for those in need. A special thank you to the representatives from the United Way of Greater Charlotte for coming out to speak to us about the hunger insecurities that we are facing in our surrounding community and inspiring us to think of ways combat the issue. Here's to creating a brighter future and ensuring access to meals for everyone, we hope to see you all next year for the next banquet! ???

Today is National Philanthropy Day, a day to celebrate the ways that we all give back to our community, whether that is through fundraising, volunteering, making a donation or simply sharing about the work nonprofits are doing for our neighbors. We want to say thank you to all our of partners that invest in our work supporting more than 130 nonprofits – we could not do this work without you. We also want to thank our nonprofit partners doing amazing work in our community! Thank you for your commitment to the greater good in greater Charlotte. ??

Attention all #YoungProfessionals who want to explore the incredible benefits and impact of giving back in Charlotte, while connecting with other like-minded YPs in the city: You're invited to join Melissa Hovey next Thursday, November 14 at an event with the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance on "Transforming the Region Through Community Engagement." Melissa will be moderating a panel featuring: - Clarissa F. with Atrium Health - Jamese Ivy with United Way of Greater Charlotte - Isaac O. with Lowe's Foundation Register here: https://lnkd.in/ehnucrrx We hope to see you there!

Back in September, some of our Tocqueville Society members raised over $5,000 for Arts for All by attending a Blumenthal performance of the Lion King. Those funds raised provided scholarships to youth from two of our nonprofit partners, Academy of Goal Achievers and Exposure Project, to see the show & Juliet at the Blumenthal Arts last month. They had a great time, and we can't thank our Tocqueville Society members enough for making that happen! ??

This weekend! Tune in to see musical performances, hear stories and more. #UnitedforRecovery ??

Enjoyed the conversation with Drew Reynolds and Roger Suclupe. Thank for having me on the Common Good Data Podcast!

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We are looking for a self-motivated Marketing Intern to assist our Marketing team. During this internship, you will work closely with a team, develop oral and written communication skills, improve problem-solving skills through task management and gain knowledge of a marketing career in the nonprofit field. Are you a dynamic and creative undergraduate student in good academic standing with an enthusiasm for brand strategy, digital marketing and content creation, great attention to detail and flexibility to work on multiple projects at a time? Join our team! ?? Apply here: https://ow.ly/GQlk50TR6CG

We always have so much fun at Live United Days ?? Thank you again to our volunteers that came out to Renaissance West earlier this month to help with all sorts of projects. Want to volunteer before the end of the year? Join us Saturday, December 14 in Grier Heights to support their "Health for the Holidays" community event! Volunteers will help with event set-up and take-down, distributing resources, gifts, and goodie bags, and facilitating activities while actively contributing to improving health outcomes for neighborhood residents. Register today: https://lnkd.in/es9Mje8Z

Hispanic Heritage Month came to a close yesterday, but last month we kicked it off at United Way with a lunch celebration. A few of our staff members educated the team on the rich culture, history and contributions of the Hispanic community. We also had the privilege of watching Cumbiamberas perform Cumbia, which is considered to be Colombia's national dance. Let’s continue to honor and uplift these voices, not just this month, but every day. ?Juntos somos más fuertes! ??